Game Buoy Podcast Episode 59 – GaymerX2

Ahoy, mateys, and welcome to the Game Buoy podcast – your twice monthly port of call for gaming news and views that maybe aren’t on your radar, but most definitely should be! On this episode, recorded Sunday, July 20, 2014, Captain Spike and First Mate Slagkick share their experiences from the GaymerX2 convention in San Francisco!

This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slagkick discuss their experiences at this year’s GaymerX2 convention in San Francisco! They start with a recap of the history of GaymerX, from Kickstarter to Japantown to the Intercontinental to an unsure future. Then, the Podcast Pirates discuss why the convention is so important to them and why safe spaces in gaming are needed. After that, they share highlights from the con, including the GaymerConcert, the panels (including Podcast X Zone 2!), and some of the great indie games on display. They wrap up by sharing media response to the convention and their hopes for the future of GaymerX.